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Surf: 84.5° F/ 29.2° C |
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The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) remains committed to the safety and well-being of all visitors and we are grateful to our partners in the travel industry for their efforts in assisting our visitor community during last week’s uncertainty related to Hurricane Dorian. The GMCVB's thoughts and prayers are with the people of the Bahamas following the destructive path of Hurricane Dorian. As partners in the tourism industry, the GMCVB encourages visitors and residents in Greater Miami to donate to the Bahamas' relief efforts. Please click the button below for a sampling of the major donation initiatives thus far organized by the local Greater Miami community. As the recovery efforts begin,the travel and tourism industry for Greater Miami stands ready to lock arms with private and public partners to help our neighbors in the Bahamas. |
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Record Miami International Airport Arrivals |
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From January-July 2019, international passenger arrivals at Miami International Airport (MIA) increased by +4.3% compared to the previous year. Domestic passengers increased by +0.9% compared to the same period in 2018, contributing to total passenger arrivals with an increase of +2.5%. |
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Record International Arrivals |
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January-July 2019 |
January-July 2018 |
% Change |
6,878,751 |
6,597,396 |
+4.3% |
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Record Domestic Arrivals |
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January-July 2019 |
January-July 2018 |
% Change |
6,972,601 |
6,913,182 |
+0.9% |
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Record Total Arrivals |
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January-July 2019 |
January-July 2018 |
% Change |
13,851,352 |
13,510,578 |
+2.5% |
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The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Holds Lunch Forum Regarding 2020 Miami Super Bowl LIV on September 11 |
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GMCVB President & CEO William D. Talbert III, CDME along with Miami-Dade County State Attorney Katherine Fernandez-Rundle, Miami Super Bowl Host Committee Chairman Rodney Barreto and its Executive Director Ray Martinez, will be facilitating a forum on the economic and social impact of Miami’s record-breaking 11th Super Bowl this week. For more information regarding this event click here. |
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GMCVB President & CEO to Welcome SKAL International to Miami |
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GMCVB President & CEO William D. Talbert III, CDME is set to welcome SKAL International on September 13 at 7 p.m. SKAL International promotes global tourism and friendship throughout 87 countries with approximately 15,000 members and 400 clubs. For more information on SKAL International click here. |
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GMCVB Communications Assisting Producer for PBS Travel Series |
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The GMCVB Communications Team is currently assisting the Producer for Samantha Brown’s “Places to Love”, September 8-13. The GMCVB will be bringing Samantha Brown’s “Places to Love” to film in Miami to present some of Miami’s most unique and special destinations that can only be Found in Miami! |
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GMCVB Unveils 2019/2020 Multicultural Guide |
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The GMCVB proudly produced the newly released second edition of the Miami Multicultural Guide promoting the rich heritage, cultural diversity and tourism offerings found within Greater Miami’s unique historic neighborhoods. |
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GMCVB Summer Digital Marketing Campaigns Yield Big Results |
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Summer has continued to bring strong results for the GMCVB’s Advertising and Digital Marketing campaigns. Approximately 322.91 million cumulative impressions were generated by the print and online advertising campaigns in this fiscal year, with April-August contributing 202.1 million impressions. |
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GMCVB Travel Industry Sales Team Sells Greater Miami and the Beaches at Brand USA Travel Week |
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GMCVB Director of Travel Industry Sales (Europe & Asia) Judith Patrón-Fernandez will sell and promote Greater Miami and the Beaches at the upcoming Brand USA Travel Week Europe 2019 show. The Brand USA Travel Week Europe 2019 travel show will take place in London, UK, September 9-13. Click here for more information. |
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GMCVB Travel Industry Sales Partners with American Airlines to host Top Jamaica Travel Agents FAM |
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GMCVB Travel Industry Sales Team is partnering with American Airlines to host a group of 10 top-producing Jamaica-based travel agents for an immersive destination Miami experience, September 5-8. Historically, Jamaica ranks in the top 25 for international overnight visitors to Greater Miami. |
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GMCVB Travel Industry Sales Team leads Sales Mission to North Carolina |
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GMCVB Director for Travel Industry Sales (Southeast, Southwest & West) & Caribbean, Debra Lee will lead a group of GMCVB Partners on a Sales Mission to North Carolina September 9-12. |
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Miami Spice showcases the very best of Greater Miami and the Beaches’ diverse cuisine featuring three-course meals at the top eateries in the city reasonably priced at $23 for lunch/brunch and $39 for dinner. For two whole months, from August through September, explore signature dishes at reduced prices by world renowned chefs every summer. |
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Visitors and residents can enjoy a relaxing staycation in one of many alluring hotels in the destination. June through September, resorts throughout Greater Miami and the Beaches are offering special discounts on rooms, packages, amenities and inclusions. These appealing offers include discounted stays, resort credits, complimentary meals and more. |
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COUNTDOWN |
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DAYS UNTIL |
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21st Annual US-Africa Trade and Investment Conference - AfrICANDO 2019 |
157 |
Miami International Boat Show |
53 |
Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Encore begins service |
158 |
Miami Yacht Show |
61 |
Miami Beach Pop Festival |
196 |
Miami Open |
88 |
Art Basel Miami Beach/Design Miami |
491 |
College Football Playoff National Championship Game |
135 |
10th Anniversary NATPE Miami |
2,472 |
World Cup 2026 |
147 |
Super Bowl LIV 2020 |
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GET SOCIAL WITH US |
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BIRTHDAYS |
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The GMCVB wishes a happy birthday to our friends and family... |
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About the Publisher |
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William D. Talbert III, CDME |
President and CEO, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau |
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@BillTalbert @GreaterMiamiCVB |
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Follow us on Twitter @GreaterMiamiCVB for industry news |
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